How Writers Can Benefit by Outlining Their Scenes
We’re been taking a look at outlining scenes these last couple of weeks. Using my scene structure checklist, we’ve been…
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First Pages of Best-Selling Novels: Leaving Time
This week, in our examination of first pages of best-selling novels, we’re taking a look at a best-selling novel by…
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Using a Scene Template to Craft Perfect Scenes
Last week I introduced you to my scene template. I can’t emphasize enough how helpful it is to lay out…
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First Pages of Best-Selling Novels: Cinder
This week, in our examination of first pages of best-selling novels, we’re taking a look at a best-selling teen fantasy…
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Why Outlining Your Scenes Will Help You Write a Great Novel
One of the biggest problems I see as a copyeditor and writing coach is weak scenes. Scenes with no point…
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Scene Structure: The #1 Objective for Your Novel
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we’re looking at excerpts from past posts on Live Write Thrive that tie in with…
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First Pages of Best-Selling Novels: The Martian
The Martian is a beautifully structured novel (and a terrific movie), and it draws readers right into the story on…
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Scene Structure and Character Arc
Novels are about characters—characters who undergo significant change. Or, at least the protagonist should. A novel in which the protagonist…
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First Pages of Best-Selling Novels: Flight Behavior
This week, in our examination of first pages of best-selling novels, we’re taking a look at Barbara Kingsolver’s novel Flight Behavior…
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